Flambeau Lake Association - Board of Directors meeting – January 20, 2007
Members present: Bob Wiltrout, Jerry Sundstrom, Jackie Rasmussen, Jack Pederson, Gene James, Laverne Strop, Gary Gaier, Jim Beede, and Don Bartig
1. The meeting was called to order at 2:15PM by President Bartig.
2. Jerry Carow, president of Rusk County Wildlife Restoration Association presented the WRA proposal for major structure changes during the proposed drawdown during the late summer of 2007. He stated that such a program will take tremendous financial and manpower resources. Many small group meetings will be held.
3. Minutes of the Board meeting of July 15, 2006 were reviewed. Motion to approve by Gaier, seconded by James was passed.
4. Treasurer’s report was given by Sundstrom. Balance as of 12-31-06 was $1,183.10. Total expenditures for 2006 were $715.25 Motion to place on file by Gaier, seconded by Strop, was approved.
5. Jim Beede discussed more about the proposed drawdown, which is proposed to begin with 0.5 feet/day on the weekend after July 4th. Bartig will provide information to members regarding permits that they must submit to the DNR in order to do individual improvements on their shorelines. Members will also be informed about volunteer efforts that they can participate in. Bartig will contact John Thiel (Dairyland) and encourage rapid response of information so we can keep all property owners notified regarding pulling boats, docks, etc. Also he will request a mailing list from Thiel of all property owners on the lake. We will then send letters to everyone, informing them of the drawdown and encouraging membership in the lake association
6. It was consensus that we will not fund a crib project this winter. Workforce and funds will be geared toward the drawdown projects.
7. Bob Wiltrout introduced the new web site and asked for suggestions, pictures, etc. to improve it. The web site is
http://fla.flambeauvalley.com We will make every effort to keep members current on all drawdown decisions through the web site.8. The following were approved for the summer social calendar:
Spring cleanup and Annual Meeting (& potluck) – Sat. April 28th
Fishing opener – Sat. May 5th
Lake Association Walleye Tournament – Sat. June 23rd
Mud Flat Pot luck – Sat. August 25th, 12Noon, Josi Creek (during drawdown)
9. Lake classification committee was discussed by Gaier and Wiltrout (who was elected chair of the committee). There are about 22-23 people on the committee plus a moderator. The committee will meet once a month for 18 months to prepare recommendations to the Rusk County Board.
10. The Town of Dewey resolution regarding limiting installations was discussed. The resolution was questioned by the County Zoning committee and was forwarded to counsel. No response has been made & the corporate counsel is no longer employed.
11. Board members finishing their 3-year terms are Bartig, Epp, James, & Renick. A motion was made by Gaier, seconded by Rasmussen, to recommend the same 4 at the Annual meeting. Motion passed. Bartig & James are willing to be re-nominated at the Annual meeting. Renick and Epp will be contacted by Bartig regarding another 3-year term. Judy Soyring has indicated an interest in serving on the Board and will be proposed if Renick or Epp decide not to run.
12. An inflammatory unsigned letter was discussed. It has been written to some Town of Dewey citizens, demeaning the Lake Association & recommending the Town Caucus be used to remove all Town of Dewey Board members. Town of Dewey residents are encouraged to attend the caucus.
13. Motion to adjourn by Gaier, seconded by Strop was passed, approx 4:30PM.
Respectfully submitted, Don Bartig (in absence of secretary Epp)